Twenty-eight members of the Catholic Left were arrested in 1971 for attempting to vandalize a draft board in Camden, New Jersey.
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Twenty-eight members of the Catholic Left were arrested in 1971 for attempting to vandalize a draft board in Camden, New Jersey.
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Synopsis
In 1971, twenty-eight members of the Catholic Left were arrested in Camden, New Jersey, for attempting to vandalize a draft board. The Camden 28 features archival footage and interviews with former FBI agents involved in the case. Scholars, including Howard Zinn, discuss the motivations behind the group's actions against the Vietnam War. The film illustrates how their non-violent protest posed a significant challenge to the U.S. government. It reflects on the political climate of the time and its relevance to current activism.
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- Meet the Camden 28, a unique group of Vietnam War protesters.
- See how non-militant protests challenged U.S. government narratives.
- Find out why critics praised this film with a 92% rating.
Did You Know
- The Camden 28 were arrested in 1971 for vandalizing a draft board.
- The documentary was directed by Anthony Giacchino.
- The film received a WGA Award nomination for Best Documentary Screenplay.
- 92% of 26 critics on Rotten Tomatoes gave positive reviews.
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Who directed The Camden 28?
Anthony Giacchino directed The Camden 28.
What year was The Camden 28 released?
The Camden 28 was released in 2007.
What percentage of critics gave positive reviews to The Camden 28 on Rotten Tomatoes?
92% of critics gave positive reviews to The Camden 28 on Rotten Tomatoes.
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